43 Valley Road,
Atherton
Numerous updates and solar electricity highlight this classic two-story home that boasts stylish sophistication with fine appointments throughout. The entire home is exceptionally bright and light with skylights in many rooms and a soft neutral palette complemented by beautiful eucalyptus floors. The main level of the traditional floor plan begins with spacious formal rooms that give way to a tremendous kitchen and family room combination. There are 4 large bedrooms, including a main-level bedroom and bath currently customized for an office.
A large upstairs second family room plus a fitness center off the main family room round out the accommodations. Outside, the grounds of just over one acre include a beautiful pool, soft and natural landscaping along with rose gardens, plus vegetable beds and numerous fruit trees, a chicken coop, and even a fenced dog run. All of this, plus a desirable west Atherton location with access to acclaimed Las Lomitas schools and just minutes to Stanford University and Sand Hill Road venture capital centers.
At a Glance
- Remodeled and spacious two-story home
- 4 bedrooms and 5 baths
- Heated pool cabana with barbecue kitchen and fireplace
- Approximately 5,490 square feet
- Solar-powered electricity
- Beautiful eucalyptus floors in the public rooms
- Just over one acre (approximately 43,680 square feet)
- Las Lomitas schools
Details of the Home
Entrance
Gated paver stone driveway and pedestrian entrance at the end of the road; beautifully landscaped grounds include whimsical fences from Willow Tree Farms and climbing roses
Foyer
Arched portico and front door opens to a two-story foyer with limestone floor and focal point staircase with balcony overlook
Living Room
Step down to this formal room with fireplace outlined in limestone and flanked by recessed cabinetry; glass-paned doors open to the rear terrace; eucalyptus floors
Dining Room
Formal venue with eucalyptus floors, crown moldings, and double glass doors to the rear terrace
Kitchen
Custom cabinetry topped in honed limestone and tiled backsplashes with inset keystones; island with baking counter, peninsula with seating, built-in desk center, and walk-in pantry; three side-by-side skylights over the sink; casual dining area with glass door to the rear terrace
Appliances
Wolf gas cooktop with 6 burners and griddle; 2 Gaggenau ovens; 2 Miele dishwashers; Sub-Zero refrigerator
Family Room
Fully open to the kitchen with built-in cabinetry on two sides, gas-log fireplace, double glass doors to the rear terrace, and wine bar with refrigerator, custom racking, and sink
Fitness Room and Bath
Double doors in the family room open to the fitness room with outside entrance to the pool and en suite tiled bath with pedestal sink and shower
Bedroom/Office and Bath
Double door entrance and currently customized for office use with built-in cabinetry, workstation, and two organized closets; direct access to a dual-entrance marble bath with tub and overhead shower
Primary Suite
Upstairs suite with extra-large bedrooms with vaulted ceiling and chandelier, walk-in customized closet, plus wall of built-in cabinetry; en suite limestone bath has two skylights, dual-sink vanity, jetted tub, shower for two, and private commode room
Office
Fully customized with built-in cabinetry on two walls; cathedral ceiling with two skylights
Two Bedroom Suites
Each with walk-in closet and well-appointed en suite bath with skylight; one with glass-enclosed shower and one with jetted tub and overhead shower
Playroom/Family Room
Spacious flexible-use room perfect for play, recreation, and/or studying; vaulted ceiling with skylights plus adjoining closet room
The Grounds
Pool with automated cover; open-air cabana with gas-log fireplace, heaters, and barbecue center with warming drawer, refrigerator, and sink; meadow with natural grasses and fountain; numerous raised vegetable beds; chicken coop; fenced dog run; rose garden; fruit trees include persimmon, pear, apple, and plum
Other Features:
- Laundry room with sink and LG washer and dryer
- Attached 3-car garage
- Solar-powered electricity
- Dual-zone air conditioning
- Security alarm